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ENTRENCHING

11 letters · 3 syllables · verb

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Definition of ENTRENCHING

verb

To dig or excavate a trench; to trench.

verb

To surround or provide with a trench, especially for defense; to dig in.

"The army entrenched its camp, or entrenched itself."

verb

To establish a substantial position in business, politics, etc.

"Senator Cornpone was able to entrench by spending millions on each campaign."

Synonyms of ENTRENCHING

Words with similar meaning

Examples of ENTRENCHING in a Sentence

  • "The army entrenched its camp, or entrenched itself."
  • "Senator Cornpone was able to entrench by spending millions on each campaign."

Word Details

Letters
11
Syllables
3
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
21
points

Is ENTRENCHING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, ENTRENCHING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts Words With Friends — 21 pts

Tip: ENTRENCHING uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for ENTRENCHING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter entrenching Total
Scrabble 11111134112 17
WWF 12111243123 21

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ENTRENCHING

100 words from the letters in ENTRENCHING

How to Use ENTRENCHING in Word Games

ENTRENCHING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About ENTRENCHING

What does ENTRENCHING mean?
ENTRENCHING is a verb. To dig or excavate a trench; to trench.
Is ENTRENCHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ENTRENCHING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ENTRENCHING worth in Scrabble?
ENTRENCHING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends. It is a 11-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from ENTRENCHING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in ENTRENCHING. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of ENTRENCHING?
Synonyms of ENTRENCHING include: trench, consolidate, dig in. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.